Zesty Gingerbread

Description

 * Serves 6.

Ingredients

 * grated zest of 1 medium lemon
 * ¾ cup dark raisins
 * 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
 * 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
 * 1 tsp. ground ginger
 * 1 tsp. ground allspice
 * ½ cup soymilk
 * ½ cup molasses
 * 2 tbs. light sesame or safflower oil
 * 1 large egg

Directions

 * 1) Toss the lemon zest and raisins together in a small bowl and set aside.
 * 2) Mix the flour and spices together in a large bowl.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) Mix all the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl.
 * 5) Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
 * 6) Stir the raisin mixture into the batter.
 * 7) Mix only until the raisins are distributed throughout the batter.
 * 8) Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch-square baking pan and bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
 * 9) Cool for at least 20 minutes.
 * 10) Cut into squares and serve.